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COVID-19 caused job losses have hit women much harder than men

Women have lost far more jobs than men during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United …

American media continue to stereotype Asians and Asian Americans

Negative stereotypes of Asians in American popular media still abound. [Photo by Walker Shumock-Bailey] Written …

Eating vegan: Is it healthy and is it right for you?

Fruit is an integral part of all diets, including vegan diets. [Photo by Halli Ackley] …

Women in engineering and computer science at DU making waves

engineering major at the University of Denver, fondly remembers what first drew her into the engineering field.

DU area eateries deliver diversity to university

The University of Denver is a predominately white institution. However, in the neighboring streets, there are numerous ethnicities represented by way of restaurants.

Using ‘Pioneers’ as DU moniker continues, as does controversy

The University of Denver continues to use “Pioneers” as its university moniker despite long-running and …

Mental health issues among college athletes more common than you might think

College athletes have some of the most jam-packed schedules in comparison to other college students. Lift, practice, film, study hall, conditioning, class and homework on top of that. They also have the added stress of missing classes for travel.

Academic pressures correlate with more Adderall abuse among college students

As an already competitive university environment continues to grow increasingly more competitive, a new trend is emerging on college campuses. A misuse of prescription drug stimulants, known as study drugs, has taken over the way students are learning and studying.

Westword journalist Adam loves his job as a music editor

Can someone really be a journalist and never go to the office where they work? Is it possible to become the music editor of a local publication at 14 years old? In the case of Adam Perry, both were, in fact, possible.

Chasing the American Dream as a Vietnamese immigrant

The wave of Vietnamese immigrants to America began after the Vietnam War ended in 1975. That was the same year my mother was born. She walked barefoot to school and the blisters became scars.